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ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme wins by 8
MSI Claw A1M — 2024
MSI

MSI Claw A1M

2024

76
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme lands at 84 and MSI Claw A1M at 76. That puts ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility

Pick MSI Claw A1M if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Compared on the performance sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme leads on performance (84 vs 76).

Games

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Compared on the games sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme leads on games (82 vs 74).

Features

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme leads on features (82 vs 74).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 84
vs
76 MSI Claw A1M

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82
MSI Claw A1M
76
performance 76
games 74
features 74
value 82

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme versus MSI Claw A1M — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme MSI Claw A1M
Release year
2023
2024

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

MSI Claw A1M

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

FAQ: ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme vs MSI Claw A1M

Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or MSI Claw A1M? +

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme worth the price? +

At $699, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in performance.

Is MSI Claw A1M worth the price? +

At $699, MSI Claw A1M delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in value.

Does ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or MSI Claw A1M last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for performance, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or MSI Claw A1M? +

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — leads on performance (84 vs 76). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or MSI Claw A1M? +

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — leads on games (82 vs 74). Compared on the games sub-score.